Let Me In

Chapter 8 - Help

The few days was not better. I was paired up with Molly, Drew and Christina. Although I did not go lunatic on them, they were still badly injured. People learnt not to mess with me and i'm not sure whether or not to be grateful about it. Edward still didn't show up to training, and Myra's glares isn't making things easier.

'Just ignore her.' Will comforts me. 'They were very close back in Erudite, she just need to realize that they are not in Erudite anymore.'

Peter and his friends stopped openly teasing me, but the look and whispers from them is enough to remind me what a monster I've been. More than once I have seen Drew or Molly giving me accusation stares, and Myra's cries at night is like a sword stabbing me right in the gut with every sob she makes. 

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'How is Edward doing?' I asked Rose during dinner. She pause the fork midway, and seems to be contemplating on what to say to me. 

'He's doing better, you hit a nerve in his brain that controls his body movement, which is why the recovery is taking so long.' She explains. 'But he's doing very well and should be back in training within a week or two.' She adds after seeing the guilt on my face. 

'Can I see him?' Even though Eric told me not to, avoiding your mistake is also cowardice. 

'Are you sure?' I firmly nods. 

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Seeing Edward in the hospital bed with a bandage around his head did not make me feel any better. He was shocked to see me but the shock soon replaced with confusion. 

'Uh, Hi?' I greeted awkwardly.

'I'll leave you two alone.' Rose turns around and carefully making sure to close the quietly.

'How are you feeling?' It is probably the most stupid thing to ask but I've got nothing else. Edward chuckled while gesturing me to come close.

'I've been better. I must say, i'm impressed'. He compliments, I'm not sure if it was sarcastic or not, but decided to do what any civil person would. That is to apologize.

'I'm truly sorry for your head, I just went cra-' Edward put his hand up to stop me from blabbering on, I immediately stops feeling embarrassed for my sudden burst. 

'It's ok, I know it's nothing personal. It's either kill or be killed aye. Must say, you really know how to hit a nerve?' He joked. 

'What about the days you missed for training?' People are improving day by day while Edward is here on the bed, although he is skilled, it's still going to have some affect on his rankings. 

'Don't worry about it, I spoke to Four about it. Although I'm not going to earn as many points as being in training, he's still going to give me a chance to catch on when i'm out.' I let out a sigh of relief. 

'Hey, can you do me a favor?' Edward asks me in all seriousness. I nodded. 'You are top in the class, you can shot and probably throw a knife too. You fit in right away. Myra on the other hand only chose Dauntless because of me and I'm usually the one practicing with her. While I'm away, can you help her?' I didn't know how to respond, I don't mind Myra but i'm almost positive she hates my guts. But Edward is in this state all because of me, the least I can do is to make sure his girlfriend doesn't become factionless in the next week or two. 

'Sure, I can work with her on her fight and techniques and help her in class.' 

'Thank you.' 

The first thing I did when I went back to the dorm was to find Myra, she was not pleased to see me but was also too scared to be rude. 

'Can I help you?' It's obvious how much venom was in that small sentence. 

'Listen, I know you probably hates me right now for beating up Edward and I'm truly sorry for it. Rules or not it was out of line and I still feel guilty for it. Let me help you.' She scoffed.

'Why do you want to help me? What is it to you?' 

'Because Edward asked me to.' I decided to be honest to her. 'And because he's a great guy and cares about you a lot. So if you become factionless, do you know how much it will hurt him?' She seems to contemplate it for a second before her smile softens.

'I believe you.' She whispers. 'Thank you.'

                   

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A/N* Whattt? Two chapters in a day? Sorry it's so short, more chapters real soon I promise haha, and more Eric as well. Don't forget to vote and review xx